SO YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY FINALIST 1999
BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD FINALIST 2001


"He could kick comedy into the next generation" - The Stage

2002
Following on from his success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Russell is asked to support 2002 Perrier award winner Daniel Kitson on his national tour, taking in venues the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland during October to December.

Russell makes his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing in a 2-man showcase with fellow comic Matt Blaize. The show is a sell-out hit for the duration of the festival, gaining widespread critical acclaim for Russell.


2001
Russell supports Phil Kay on his national tour

Russell reached the final of the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awards


1999
Russell Howard launches himself onto the comedy scene and reaches the final of Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny competition. At the age of 19 on only his 5th ever stand-up gig.


What the press said:

"A complete natural" - BBC TV

"Side-splitting, sure to be a future comedy star" - Bristol Evening Post

"Howard has a tiggerish restlessness, bounding around the stage perpetually in search of new angles for his seemingly limitless imagination" - Venue Magazine

"He has the ability to riff joyfully on anything and everything around him" - The Scotsman

"An adorable talent…quick witted, flippant and very funny" - Three Weeks